Finding the Third Proportional to 146,968 and 227,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,968 and 227,154 is: 351,089.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,968 : 227,154 = 227,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,968/227,154 = 227,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,968x = 227,154 × 227,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,968x = 51,598,939,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,598,939,716/146,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,089.62
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